FG Pledges Deeper Talks With Catholic Bishops, Says It Rejects One-Party State

The Federal Government says it will deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, other faith-based groups and key stakeholders on issues affecting Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume said the Tinubu administration remains open to honest counsel on security, economic hardship, public services, education, electoral credibility, political pluralism and religious freedom. He said the government does not support a one-party state and will respect INEC’s independence. Akume acknowledged the hardship facing citizens but defended the administration’s reforms as necessary. He cited infrastructure projects, agricultural support, social investment programmes, student loans, security reforms and efforts to stabilise inflation and the foreign-exchange market. He said continued engagement between the government and religious institutions is essential to peace, national cohesion and development, even where both sides disagree on policy.

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